Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
An overdose of vitamin C can cause kidney stones and other infections.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Taking very high doses—such as 10,000 IU a day for months—can interfere with calcium absorption and raise the risk of side effects, including nausea, kidney stones, and calcium buildup in the arteries.—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026 While protein is an essential part of the diet, experts say people with high protein diets have a higher risk of kidney stones.—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 Even vitamin D in excess amounts can lead to unpleasant symptoms like nausea and vomiting and even kidney stones in the long run, explains Dr. Klodas.—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone